DW Exploration Geophysicist

Job Summary

Executes complex geophysics assignments. May serve as project leader on assignments that require broad knowledge of geophysics. An experienced, proven professional that makes independent decisions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

* Evaluates and interprets 3D and 2D seismic data to define exploration prospects or support field development activities including well locating and earth model construction
* Defines reservoir/pay distribution
* Assesses resource potential and geologic risk elements to locate exploration or development wells
* Provides recommendations regarding geophysical acquisition, processing, attribute analysis, velocity modeling, seismic inversion, and earth model construction
* Guides contractor reprocessing efforts on an occasional basis
* Provides informal mentoring to less experienced geophysicists in geophysical techniques and principles
* May serve as project leader on assignments that require broad knowledge of geophysics
* May supervise lower level geophysicists